FalconBlog--Triumphs and Trials in the BGSU Falcon Nation

Brandon Presser

Here's the report. Not much to say, today. Here are some highlights.

Well, we have faced two pretty strong running teams in Wisconsin and Boise. But, against weaker running teams, we're still giving up too many yards. I think Temple had a buck-sixty on us, and many of them were in the one drive right before the half, when they got their touchdown. We just need to keep working on that area of our defense. It's no secret. We're well aware of the problems and issues, and we're going to keep working on that, and try to shore that up.

Q: We talked about Ohio's having success rushing in one game to date. What do they bring, offensively?
GB: They have a system, they have a scheme. Coach (Frank) Solich has installed that Nebraska-style offense. There are going to be I-backs, they will run high option, the basic I plays -- the power, the toss, the zone -- those plays. And, they're spreading it out a little bit. There is a little bit of three-receiver set, and they are in the shotgun some. So, it's not always just line up and pound you. But, if you watch the Kent game, I think that's what they want to do. They run a lot of two-tight; I think we charted them in about 32 two-tight end formations, 28 of them were in the Kent game. I think that's who they want to be.

Q: You're one of the few coaches in the league that has coached against Solich, when you were at Colorado and he was at Nebraska, in some close games. Did you learn anything from back then?
GB: Nebraska's a heck of a place to play, that's about all I remember. No, that was a long time ago. Another life, a different world.

Q: Defensively, they got some turnovers against Kent, and their Pittsburgh game was obviously decided on turnovers. Are they an aggressive defense, then?
GB: Yeah, they're creating some things. The one corner, #15 (Dion Byrum), is a very aggressive player, he makes things happen. They're not a very big defense, but they are very quick and active. They created some problems for us last year. They got some pressure on us, hit Omar (Jacobs) a few times. Now, schematically, they are not the same (this year). But, they still are very active. The one linebacker, #50 (Matt Muncy), is a very good player. The other corner, #3 (T.J. Wright), I think is up among the league leaders in pass breakups. They've got a couple of down guys that present some problems. Their inside guy, #55 (Landon Cohen), is a very quick player who will be hard to block. They've got one end, #95 (Seth Ream), that is big and rangy -- I mean, they've got some guys that you've got to be aware of.

Just some comments. They're not the big, strong, run over you team that usually man-handles us. I am primarily worried that they will run all over us. Coach says they are aware of the problems and are working on it...this is a good test. When we have the ball, you can bet one thing:

FRANK SOLICH HAS WATCHED THE BOISE TAPE UNTIL HIS EYES WERE BLOODSHOT.

We'd better have adjusted to that approach, have some audibles, be less ready to be confused. Because they're quick and active, like Boise, and will come with everything they have...well coached and hungry.